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PRONUNCIATION OF WATER HOG

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Water hog is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WATER HOG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Water hog

A water hog is a machine that removes water from sports grounds. The water hog was invented by Hugh McLaughlin. Driven by a rider, it has a wide, front roller that absorbs the water, transfers it to a storage tank, and allows it to be discharged in a safe location. Water hogs can suck off excess water at a rate of 200 gallons per minute and throw it as far as 100 feet away from the machine. It is designed so that it will not damage the turf. Originally devised for use on cricket pitches, it is now used at a wide range of sporting venues including golf putting greens, football grounds, American football stadiums, and even at gaelic football stadiums where it has proved very successful.

Definition of water hog in the English dictionary

The definition of water hog in the dictionary is a person who uses water selfishly or irresponsibly, esp during a water shortage.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WATER HOG

water gas
water gate
water gauge
water glass
water gum
water gun
water hammer
water heater
water hemlock
water hen
water hole
water horehound
water hyacinth
water ice
water inlet
water intoxication
water jacket
water jump
water leguaan
water level

WORDS THAT END LIKE WATER HOG

chog
cohog
gas hog
go the whole hog
groundhog
hedgehog
hog
live high on the hog
mummichog
puck hog
quahog
quohog
road hog
roadhog
sandhog
seahog
shog
warthog
whole hog
whole-hog

Synonyms and antonyms of water hog in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «water hog» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WATER HOG

Find out the translation of water hog to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of water hog from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «water hog» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水猪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cerdo del agua
570 millions of speakers

English

water hog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पानी हॉग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خنزير الماء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вода свиней
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

porco água
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জল হোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

porc de l´eau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Babi air
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wasserschwein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水を独り占め
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물 돼지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Banyu babi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

heo nước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீர் பன்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाणी हवे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Su domuzu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hog acqua
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wieprz woda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вода свиней
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

porc de apă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γουρούνι νερό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

water hog
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vatten hog
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vann hog
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of water hog

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WATER HOG»

The term «water hog» is used very little and occupies the 155.427 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WATER HOG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about water hog

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WATER HOG»

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Water Hog
A water hog is a machine that removes water from sports grounds.
Janeka Ane Madisyn, 2011
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Water Hog
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A water hog is a machine that removes water from sports grounds. The water hog was invented by Hugh McLaughlin.
Carleton Olegario M. Ximo, 2012
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The Hog: A Treatise on the Breeds, Management, Feeding, and ...
... and the back ones into three, and these divisions or toes are connected together by skin, and thus in a manner webbed, and adapted for swimming; indeed so much does it delight in the water that by some it has been called the water-hog.
William Youatt, William Charles Linnaeus Martin, A. Stevens, 1856
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Goldsmith's Natural history, with notes collected, with a ...
As its feet are thus made for the water, so it is seen to delight entirely in that element ; aud some naturalists have called it the water-hog for that reason. It is a native of South America, and is chiefly seen frequenting the borders of lakes and  ...
Oliver Goldsmith, George Moir Bussey, Henry Innes (teacher of elocution), 1853
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A history of the earth and animated nature
As its feet are thus made for the water, so it is seen to delight entirely in that element; and some naturalists have called it the water-hog for that reason. It is a native of South America, and is chiefly seen frequenting the borders' of lakes and  ...
Oliver Goldsmith, 1822
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Employment for the Microscope. In Two Parts: Likewise a ...
The Water Hog-Louse or Sow. THE Animal figured Plate XIV. N' r.' although an Aquatic, bears so near a Resemblance in its general Appearance to the Millepedes, Sow or Hog-Louse, especially when creeping at the Bottom of any Vessel ...
Henry Baker, 1753
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Employment for the microscope
Tie Water Hog-Louse or Sow. THE Animal figured Plate XIV. N° r. although an Aquatic, bears so near a Resemblance in its general Appearance to the Millepedes, Sow or Hog-Louse, elpeci- ally when creeping at the Bottom of any Vessel ...
Henry Baker, 1764
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The American coast pilot: containing directions for the ...
Hog Island light bears from the buoy E.N.E. ; Prout's Island Poin E.S.E. Buoy in the mouth of the Deeps is a black and white nun buoy, in 13 feet water Hog Island light bears E. ; Prout Island, S.E. Buoy in lower Draft is a black and white nun ...
Edmund March Blunt, George William Blunt, 1857
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A History of the Earth & Animated Nature: In Three Volumes : ...
As its feet are thus made for the water, so it is seen to delight entirelyin that element; and some naturalists have called it the water-hog for that reason. It is a native of South America, and is chiefly seen frequenting the borders of lakes and rivers ...
Oliver Goldsmith, 1828
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Malcolm Greenhalghs Flyfishers Handbook
Mud Shrimp Opossum shrimp Brackish-Water Prawn Brackish-water Prawn rostrum River Prawn rostrum Normal Parasitised by the fluke Schistocephalus solidus Water Hog-Louse cus occurs throughout Britain and Europe. Water Hog- lice ...
Malcolm Greenhalgh, Malcolm Greenhalgh and Denys Ovenden, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WATER HOG»

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Tom Selleck Is Apparently an Illegal Water Hog – Jezebel
Officials at the Calleguas Municipal Water District have filed a complaint against the actor, alleging he has been using water from the wrong district for his ranch ... «Sentinel Republic, Jul 15»
2
Tom Selleck Is Apparently an Illegal Water Hog
Tom Selleck was busted by the water cops in Southern California. Despite the Golden State's severe drought, it seems the Magnum P.I. star has had “truckloads” ... «Jezebel, Jul 15»
3
Rich Californians balk at limits: 'We're not all equal when it comes to …
RANCHO SANTA FE, CALIF. — Drought or no drought, Steve Yuhas resents the idea that it is somehow shameful to be a water hog. If you can pay for it, ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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Why The Data On California's Biggest Water Hogs Isn't Public
It might seem like all of California is busy naming scapegoats who consume unfair shares of water during the state's historic drought. But there's actually no way ... «Gizmodo, Apr 15»
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EBMUD Board votes to enact new drought surcharges and penalties
Water hogs should beware; if your household exceeds 984 gallons a day, you will be charged at much higher rates through water hog penalties and stiff fines. «KTVU San Francisco, Apr 15»
6
California's Water Hogs
But part of it may be that rich California homeowners don't know that they're overusing water, or don't care. “We have people that own a home here but aren't ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
7
Roast Chicken or 208 Minutes in the Shower—Your Call, Water Hog
That beer, for example, about doubled the length of my shower in terms of overall water use on a random Sunday night. My dinner was vegetarian, and the ... «TakePart, Mar 15»
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Rancho Santa Fe ranked as state's largest residential water hog
Behind the groves of orange trees and gated driveways in this wealthy San Diego County enclave lie estates boasting Gatsby-sized lawns, resort-style ... «Los Angeles Times, Dec 14»
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Meet California's Biggest Water Hogs
Residents of Rancho Santa Fe, California, use the most water per person per day ... But overall, California's biggest water hogs live in Southern California, and ... «TakePart, Nov 14»
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"Water Hog" to Curb His Water-Wasting Habits
A city leader, who was the biggest "Water Hog" in an NBC4 investigation, says he'll start watering his lawn only four days a week, after being exposed by the ... «NBC Southern California, Oct 14»

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